Beauly, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beauly, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Beauly
Beauly is a picturesque village located in the Highland region of Scotland, situated on the banks of the River Beauly and approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Inverness along the Far North railway line. Historically part of Kilmorack Parish in the County of Inverness, Beauly offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and rich heritage, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Inverness West Rural - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beauly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beauly.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beauly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Beauly.
- - Alder Arts 4 High Street Beauly IV4 7BX
Internal alterations and repainting of external facade
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Alder Arts 4 High Street Beauly IV4 7BX
Use of premises for Class 1 (Retail), 3 (Food & drink), & 11 (Assembly & leisure)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - The Gift The Square Beauly IV4 7BX
Change of use to restaurant & hot food takeaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-12-13
View full details - - Westlea High Street Beauly IV4 7BT
Installation of traditional hand-painted timber sign to gable end
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - Westlea High Street Beauly IV4 7BT
Erection of extension and storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Beauly Highland IV4 7DW
Phase 2 - Proposed road construction to serve proposed housing development.
Status: Permitted | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Beauly in Highland
Beauly is a picturesque village located in the Highland region of Scotland, situated on the banks of the River Beauly and approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Inverness along the Far North railway line. Historically part of Kilmorack Parish in the County of Inverness, Beauly offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and rich heritage, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beauly a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beauly planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beauly
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Beauly. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beauly may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Beauly take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Beauly were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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